Building Inclusivity in Publishing

Building Inclusivity in Publishing

Reflecting All: Effecting Change

Returning for a second year this November, Building Inclusivity in Publishing – Reflecting All: Effecting Change is run by The Publishers Association and LBF. Attendees will be encouraged to consider how they interact with every point of the publishing ecosystem to ensure equal representation in our industry, from authors right through to the consumer. The day will be chaired by the BBC’s Razia Iqbal and themes explored will include BAME progression and the commercial imperative; Equality in Acquisitions; Women in the Boardroom and Accessible books and publishing.

The Programme

This event is open to all those working in the book industry and the wider creative industries, Spanning the entire publishing process, from author to reader, this year’s conference will revisit some of the pledges made at last year’s conference and encourage delegates to make new pledges.

Speakers

Attendees will hear from an inspirational line-up of speakers from beyond the publishing industry, including Selma Nicholls, founder of Looks Like Me, a talent and casting agency for underrepresented groups and Jamie Beddard of Diverse City, an organisation committed to diversity and equality in the arts.

"Building inclusivity continues to be a priority within all aspects of the book ecosystem, whether in the publishing workforce or in the content publishers produce. This conference is a must for all publishers so that they can learn about best practice within the industry and join the conversation about what more publishers can do to ensure the industry becomes more representative of the UK population. Following the launch of the PA inclusivity action plan we are delighted that this event, now in its second year, will keep the momentum going on this important issue and provide further support to publishers looking to implement new initiatives and schemes to increase inclusivity in their organisations."

Emma House, Deputy CEO at the Publishers Association

In Partnership with

The Publishers Association has worked with diversity organisations and other engaged parties across the publishing industry on the preliminary planning of the conference to ensure a balanced and relevant programme.

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